Recent posts by Bob Gathany | bgathany@al.com - AL.comtag:profile.al.com,2015:bgathany/48832015-03-31T21:00:56ZMovable Type Enterprise 4.29-advanceRed-tailed hawks nesting outside window at Huntsville Public Librarytag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.156111412015-03-31T21:20:30Z2015-03-31T21:20:30ZA pair of red-tailed hawks have taken up residence in a pine tree outside a third story window at the downtown Huntsville Public Library.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
A pair of red-tailed hawks have taken up residence in a pine tree outside a third story window at the downtown Huntsville Public Library.
Cool Spaces - Cahoots Cafétag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.155381082015-03-25T10:30:00Z2015-03-25T10:30:00ZRhonda Morris has created a cool space that sets the mood for the town of Hartselle Alabama. Hartselle is a lovely destination for those who enjoy prowling antique shops. Though Cahoots Café at 117 Main Street is not an antique shop it overflows with retro pieces from the 1950's & 1960's. Background music from that era also creates an upbeat atmosphere.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Rhonda Morris has created a cool space that sets the mood for the town of Hartselle Alabama. Hartselle is a lovely destination for those who enjoy prowling antique shops. Though Cahoots Café at 117 Main Street is not an antique shop it overflows with retro pieces from the 1950's & 1960's. Background music from that era also creates an upbeat atmosphere.
Vintage Photos: Opening Ceremonies for the Von Braun Civic Center March 14, 1975tag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.155300722015-03-21T16:25:00Z2015-03-21T16:25:00ZVintage photographs from the opening ceremony for the Von Braun Civic Center March 14, 1975 taken by Huntsville Time photographer Tony Triolo. Dr. Wernher von Braun gave the keynote address at the noon ceremony in the VBCC arena.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Vintage photographs from the opening ceremony for the Von Braun Civic Center March 14, 1975 taken by Huntsville Time photographer Tony Triolo. Dr. Wernher von Braun gave the keynote address at the noon ceremony in the VBCC arena.
Vintage Photos: Construction photos of Von Braun Civic Center 1974tag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.155247102015-03-20T20:15:34Z2015-03-20T20:15:34ZNamed in honor of Dr. Wernher von Braun, the Von Braun Civic Center was built in 1974. Planning for the facility began in 1965 to include an arena, an exhibit hall, a concert hall, a playhouse and space for the Huntsville Museum of Art. It opened to the public March 14, 1975.
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Named in honor of Dr. Wernher von Braun, the Von Braun Civic Center was built in 1974. Planning for the facility began in 1965 to include an arena, an exhibit hall, a concert hall, a playhouse and space for the Huntsville Museum of Art. It opened to the public March 14, 1975.
Space & Rocket Center celebrates 45 years with cake & Biergartentag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.155173362015-03-20T00:45:58Z2015-03-20T00:45:58ZThe U.S. Space & Rocket Center celebrated its 45th birthday at Thursday's Biergarten at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. The Center opened March 17, 1970, as the Alabama Space & Rocket Center and has had 16 million visitors since that time. The No. 1 tourist attraction in the state, the Center had 626,000 visitors in 2014.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
The U.S. Space & Rocket Center celebrated its 45th birthday at Thursday's Biergarten at the Davidson Center for Space Exploration. The Center opened March 17, 1970, as the Alabama Space & Rocket Center and has had 16 million visitors since that time. The No. 1 tourist attraction in the state, the Center had 626,000 visitors in 2014.
Vintage Photos celebrate the U.S. Space & Rocket Center's 45 yearstag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.155155462015-03-19T21:30:46Z2015-03-19T21:30:46ZThe U.S. Space & Rocket Center is celebrating its 45th birthday during tonight's Biergarten from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Center opened March 17, 1970, as the Alabama Space & Rocket Center and has had 16 million visitors since that time. The No. 1 tourist attraction in the state, the Center had 626,000 visitors in 2014.
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The U.S. Space & Rocket Center is celebrating its 45th birthday during tonight's Biergarten from 4:30 to 6:30 p.m. The Center opened March 17, 1970, as the Alabama Space & Rocket Center and has had 16 million visitors since that time. The No. 1 tourist attraction in the state, the Center had 626,000 visitors in 2014.
Local a capella group Committed opens the Sing-Off Live Tour performance at VBCtag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.154985352015-03-18T02:35:44Z2015-03-18T02:35:44ZLocal a capella group Committed from Oakwood University opened the Sing-Off Live Tour performance in Huntsville, Alabama at the Mark Smith Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center Tuesday evening March 17th.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Local a capella group Committed from Oakwood University opened the Sing-Off Live Tour performance in Huntsville, Alabama at the Mark Smith Concert Hall at the Von Braun Center Tuesday evening March 17th.
All that remains of Parkway Lanes after Saturday's fire at the AMF Bowling Alleytag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.154316762015-03-10T21:40:10Z2015-03-10T21:40:10ZLittle remains of after a devastating fire destroyed the AMF Parkway Lanes Bowling Alley on Memorial Parkway early Saturday morning on March 7, 2015.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Little remains of after a devastating fire destroyed the AMF Parkway Lanes Bowling Alley on Memorial Parkway early Saturday morning on March 7, 2015.
Monster Jam 2015 - Monster trucks at Von Braun Centertag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.154016492015-03-07T04:45:40Z2015-03-07T04:45:40ZMonster Jam trucks took over the Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center Friday evening March 6th with all the powerful excitement of wheelies, donuts, tricks, racing and freestyle competitions. Trucks named Predator, Pouncer, Grave Digger, GunSlinger, Fullboar and Carolina Crusher competed to see who was top competitor of the night.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Monster Jam trucks took over the Propst Arena at the Von Braun Center Friday evening March 6th with all the powerful excitement of wheelies, donuts, tricks, racing and freestyle competitions. Trucks named Predator, Pouncer, Grave Digger, GunSlinger, Fullboar and Carolina Crusher competed to see who was top competitor of the night.
Time-lapse: Panalpina first air cargo flight Huntsville to Braziltag:www.al.com,2015:/business/index.ssf/2229.153714572015-03-04T11:30:44Z2015-03-04T11:30:44ZPanalpina is expanding its controlled air freight network by adding a full-freighter service to Brazil. Panalpina will initially operate two flights per week from Huntsville to Viracopos, São Paulo, with dedicated scheduled charters using Atlas Air 747-400 freighters.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Panalpina is expanding its controlled air freight network by adding a full-freighter service to Brazil. Panalpina will initially operate two flights per week from Huntsville to Viracopos, São Paulo, with dedicated scheduled charters using Atlas Air 747-400 freighters.
Four Generations of Herefords Leave Footprints for Twickenham Public Art Projecttag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.153460492015-02-28T23:55:29Z2015-02-28T23:55:29ZFour generations of Herefords left their footprints at the official launch of the creation of Huntsville's newest public art project. The project, conceived by HHA and Bristol Development, is designed to honor Dr. William Hooper Councill and Dr. Sonnie Hereford, III. Titled We Gather Here to Honor...bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Four generations of Herefords left their footprints at the official launch of the creation of Huntsville's newest public art project. The project, conceived by HHA and Bristol Development, is designed to honor Dr. William Hooper Councill and Dr. Sonnie Hereford, III. Titled We Gather Here to Honor...
21st Annual Great Paper Airplane Contesttag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.153392262015-02-28T02:30:06Z2015-02-28T02:30:06ZDiscover Engineers Week culminated with the 21st Annual Paper Airplane Contest held Friday Feb. 27th at the UAH Fitness Center. Sponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the event was a part of the Section's Engineer Week (E-Week) activities.
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Discover Engineers Week culminated with the 21st Annual Paper Airplane Contest held Friday Feb. 27th at the UAH Fitness Center. Sponsored by the American Institute of Aeronautics and Astronautics, the event was a part of the Section's Engineer Week (E-Week) activities.
More snow photos from Downtown Huntsville / U.S. Space & Rocket Centertag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.153257862015-02-26T22:10:09Z2015-02-26T22:10:09ZSo to help remember those snow covered scenes of Huntsville's downtown, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and other local views, here are some images from Thursday morning in North Alabama.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
So to help remember those snow covered scenes of Huntsville's downtown, the U.S. Space and Rocket Center and other local views, here are some images from Thursday morning in North Alabama.
Time-lapse video: Snow falls on Space Shuttle at U.S. Space & Rocket Centertag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.153224522015-02-26T17:40:42Z2015-02-26T17:40:42ZWatch the time-lapse video as snow begins and continues to fall on the Pathfinder shuttle exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama on ﻿Wednesday afternoon Feb. 25, 2015 until snow finally buries the camera. (Bob Gathany/bgathany@AL.com)bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Watch the time-lapse video as snow begins and continues to fall on the Pathfinder shuttle exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center in Huntsville, Alabama on ﻿Wednesday afternoon Feb. 25, 2015 until snow finally buries the camera. (Bob Gathany/bgathany@AL.com)
Time-lapse video: Snow falls on Space Shuttle at U.S. Space & Rocket Centertag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.153221832015-02-26T17:10:00Z2015-02-26T17:10:00ZTime-lapse video as snow falls on the Pathfinder shuttle exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center beginning Wednesday afternoon Feb. 25, 2015. (Bob Gathany/bgathany@AL.com)bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Time-lapse video as snow falls on the Pathfinder shuttle exhibit at the U.S. Space & Rocket Center beginning Wednesday afternoon Feb. 25, 2015. (Bob Gathany/bgathany@AL.com)
Cool Spaces - The 1841 Mercury Building - a cool place to work past & presenttag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.152960472015-02-25T11:00:00Z2015-02-25T11:00:00ZBuilt in 1841 and located at 313 Franklin Street, Huntsville's Mercury Building was home for many years to a weekly publication called The Mercury. Today it is a vibrant hub of design, communication, messaging and creativity.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Built in 1841 and located at 313 Franklin Street, Huntsville's Mercury Building was home for many years to a weekly publication called The Mercury. Today it is a vibrant hub of design, communication, messaging and creativity.
Robots to Rocket City 2015 tag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.152907512015-02-23T01:50:28Z2015-02-23T01:50:28ZThis educational event is a collaborative effort between the NASA Marshall, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the National Space Club of Huntsville.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
This educational event is a collaborative effort between the NASA Marshall, the U.S. Space & Rocket Center and the National Space Club of Huntsville.
Shelter from the storm: local woman's effort brings $1 million facility to Harvesttag:www.al.com,2015:/news/huntsville/index.ssf/3672.152237102015-02-15T20:00:03Z2015-02-15T20:00:03ZConstruction of a community storm shelter is underway in Harvest thanks to the determination of one local woman and her congregations. Her efforts could also pay off for other tornado-prone communities needing similar structures.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
Construction of a community storm shelter is underway in Harvest thanks to the determination of one local woman and her congregations. Her efforts could also pay off for other tornado-prone communities needing similar structures.
Cool Spaces - The Flint River Lodge in Owens Cross Roadstag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.150672632015-01-28T12:00:09Z2015-01-28T12:00:09ZThe Flint River Lodge had a humble beginning. It began as a modest display model for a Keel Mountain log home builder. Kirkpatrick had it dismantled and moved to his 450-acre wildlife and waterfowl habitat in Owens Cross Roads.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
The Flint River Lodge had a humble beginning. It began as a modest display model for a Keel Mountain log home builder. Kirkpatrick had it dismantled and moved to his 450-acre wildlife and waterfowl habitat in Owens Cross Roads.
UAH students snow tube to start spring semestertag:www.al.com,2015:/living/index.ssf/3560.149017072015-01-07T11:00:34Z2015-01-07T11:00:34ZA company called SnowKings from Atlanta GA brought a semi trailer load of ice to Huntsville and turned the parking lot of UAH Charger Union into a snow covered winter wonderland.bgathanyhttp://connect.al.com/user/bgathany/index.html
A company called SnowKings from Atlanta GA brought a semi trailer load of ice to Huntsville and turned the parking lot of UAH Charger Union into a snow covered winter wonderland.